The Ultimate Crested Butte Retreat

5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 16+

🏠 Large 5,100+ sqft home & 1,400+ sqft garage
🤩 Architecturally stunning open concept
⛰️ Jaw dropping peak and valley views
🌲 70 private acres for ultimate privacy
📍 4 miles to downtown Crested Butte
🔒 Exclusive gated upscale neighborhood
♨️ Hot tub with breathtaking views
😎 Wraparound deck with outdoor dining
🚽 All 5 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms
🛏 Sleeps 16+ comfortably with 13 beds
🎮 Kids game room with 100" TV
⚡️Ultra fast fiber WiFi
🔊 Sonos whole house audio
💻 Quiet dedicated office
🚙🚗 Park 2 cars in the heated garage

Mountain modern living room at 2255 Wildcat with a large stone fireplace, 25-foot ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing panoramic views of Mt. Crested Butte.
Expansive great room in a Crested Butte luxury rental featuring unobstructed 360-degree views of the Elk Mountain Range and Mount Crested Butte.

Upstairs: This mountain contemporary home includes a massive open concept great room. This great room, which includes the living room, floating kitchen, and dining room, features 25 foot ceilings, skylights, custom beams, and an 80 foot wall of windows facing unobstructed panoramic mountain views. You can see more than 20 different mountains from the great room. It's truly one of the best views in all of Colorado. The living room has a cozy gas fireplace with a 75” TV and plenty of comfortable seating for friends and family to gather. The floating chef's kitchen has all the necessary cooking appliances and utensils to ensure a fantastic in home dining experience. Each of the four bedrooms upstairs has an ensuite bathroom and an exterior door with direct access to the wraparound deck. The expansive 360 degree wraparound deck includes a hot tub, gas grill, and outdoor seating and dining. The office has a computer monitor with keyboard and mouse for easy hookup to your laptop. Enjoy fast WiFi and fantastic cell phone reception throughout the entire house and property. We also provide an iPad with Sonos whole house audio control, a telescope, a guitar, a piano, and a few other surprises.

Kids' game room and entertainment lounge at 2255 Wildcat, featuring a 100" TV and cozy seating for families and large groups visiting Crested Butte.
Modern custom-built bunkroom with 8 beds (4 fulls and 4 twins), providing spacious and high-end accommodations for kids and guests in a luxury mountain rental in Crested Butte.

Downstairs: The fifth bedroom is located downstairs and is the bunkroom. This room is perfect for kids and has 8 total beds (4 fulls and 4 twins) with an ensuite bathroom. The game room lounge is for kids to play and has multiple video game systems and a large 100” TV. The laundry room has double washers and dryers as well as two exercise bikes. The heated oversized six car garage has room to park two vehicles during your stay, as well as an EV charger, extra fridge and freezer, exercise equipment, ski racks, and a 24 port boot dryer.

Total alpine privacy on 70 acres at 2255 Wildcat, a secluded Crested Butte vacation rental offering quiet mountain living only 4 miles from downtown.
Aerial view of 2255 Wildcat Trail showing 70 acres of private ridge-top land with zero visible neighbors and easy 10-minute access to Elk Avenue dining and shops.

Location: Experience unparalleled tranquility and privacy with this one of a kind mountain retreat. Located in the exclusive gated community of Trappers at Wildcat, this property encompasses two adjacent 35 acre lots and holds the rare distinction of being the only home perched on Gibson's Ridge. This unique position offers total seclusion with no visible neighbors and 40 mile panoramic views of the valley, surrounding peaks, and downtown Crested Butte below. The location perfectly balances wilderness and accessibility. You can step directly into the forest to explore the Rocky Mountains or take a scenic 50 minute hike to town via the Green Lake Trail right from your front door. Enjoy a beautiful 4-mile drive through the high country landscape to reach downtown Crested Butte. The trip usually takes about 10 minutes, though we recommend taking it slow and soaking in the views when winter weather rolls in.


Booking Notes:

  • Tax Savings: Save 60% on sales tax compared to downtown properties, which charge additional sales taxes.

  • Extended Stay Discounts: Enjoy 10% off weekly stays and 25% off monthly bookings.

  • Fully Stocked: We take pride in providing a fully stocked home - if you find any essentials missing, we will provide them promptly.

  • On-Site Support: For peace of mind, a local caretaker lives just 10 minutes away.

  • Direct Communication: Book with confidence knowing you are communicating directly with the homeowner for a personalized experience.

Kid-Friendly & Recreation Amenities:

  • Baby Gear: 2 highchairs, pack-and-play with SlumberPod, stroller, and baby gate.

  • Entertainment: Dedicated kids' game room with a 100” TV, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, video games, and movie library.

  • Games & Activities: Toys, books, board games, puzzles, and yard games.

  • Winter Gear: 5 pairs of snowshoes.

  • Sporting Goods: Equipment for tennis, pickleball, basketball, football, volleyball, and frisbees.


Summer Notes: Enjoy trail access right from your front door. Hike the Green Lake Trail, a scenic 3 hour round trip, to reach a stunning lake at the base of Mount Axtell. For a trip into town, an easy 50 minute downhill walk along the same trail leads you directly into downtown Crested Butte. At home, the spacious driveway is perfect for kids' bikes and scooters, while the grassy backyard offers plenty of room for yard games.

Winter Notes: A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to navigate local snow and ice. While the ski mountain is only seven miles away, please allow 20-25 minutes for the drive in winter conditions. For your convenience, property managers provide complimentary snow removal, and we offer five pairs of snowshoes for exploring the acreage.

Floor Plan

Upper-level floor plan of 2255 Wildcat showing the open-concept Great Room, office, and 4 bedrooms with ensuite baths, plus a 360-degree wrap-around porch with a private hot tub, outdoor dining, grill, and seating/dining area.
Lower-level floor plan of 2255 Wildcat featuring a large bunkroom with 8 beds and ensuite bath, a kids' game room with a 100-inch TV, and a high-capacity laundry room with dual washers and dryers.
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